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Children’s Day celebration at Kurtumgarh

Nov21

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On the occasion of children’s day Holy Mass was celebrated in the parish church with solemnity by the parish priest Fr. Jugal Kishore. 40 children took part in the Eucharistic celebration along with their parents. As the entrance hymn was sang, the children came in procession, carrying a flower symbolising themselves. During the homily using proverbs and story Fr. Jugal exhorted the children to obey their parents and elders to gain the blessings for themselves.

It was followed by a dance  performance  by the children of Maryland. In the evening at 4 pm Sr. Shanti Tirkey and Sr. Prisca Bara with Asima and Rinku animated few games for the children. Finally   the winners were awarded prizes by Sr. Annie Theyattil.

By Sr. Shanti Tirkey

 

CHILDREN’S DAY celebration at ACS Barasat

Nov20

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On the bright sunny morning of 14th November, the students of ACS Barasat celebrated the most anticipated event of the year, Children’s Day. The students took a break from the monotone of the school uniform and turned up in their colourful best. After the assembly at 8.00 am the students were given time to enjoy themselves in the school grounds. At 10:00 am. the students assembled in the auditorium for the much awaited programme organised and performed by our beloved teachers. The event began with a short prayer service asking God’s blessing for the deprived and the less fortunate children of society and a prayer. This was followed by a hilarious and insightful play on the importance of water. A couple of immensely beautiful dances followed suit. Then the school captains were asked to express their thoughts on this gala programme. Then Sr. Superior enlightened us with her golden words. This day, makes us feel privilege to be in the most sweet and cherished part of our lives, our childhood.

Bipasha Bhowmick

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CHILDREN’S DAY celebration at ACS Barasat

Nov20

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On the bright sunny morning of 14th November, the students of ACS Barasat celebrated the most anticipated event of the year, Children’s Day. The students took a break from the monotone of the school uniform and turned up in their colourful best. After the assembly at 8.00 am the students were given time to enjoy themselves in the school grounds. At 10:00 am. the students assembled in the auditorium for the much awaited programme organised and performed by our beloved teachers. The event began with a short prayer service asking God’s blessing for the deprived and the less fortunate children of society and a prayer. This was followed by a hilarious and insightful play on the importance of water. A couple of immensely beautiful dances followed suit. Then the school captains were asked to express their thoughts on this gala programme. Then Sr. Superior enlightened us with her golden words. This day, makes us feel privilege to be in the most sweet and cherished part of our lives, our childhood.

Bipasha Bhowmick

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Closing of the month of the Holy Rosary

Nov20

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On 31st October 2016,Auxilium Convent Barasat, together with all the neighbouring communities and catholic families gathered around the beautifully decorated and well lit statue of Mother Mary to pay homage to her by the solemn recital of the Holy Rosary.  The rosary began with the candle lit procession and the flout of Mother Mary led the way. The Aspirants and the boarders enacted each mystery which enabled each of us to reflect upon the mystery of salvation and pray fervently. After the Rosary sweets were given to all. The day concluded with the solemn Eucharistic celebration in honour of our Blessed Mother. In His homely Fr. Francis S.J. invited all of us to become humble and submissive like Mother Mary.

Reported by Sr.Mary John

CHILDREN’S DAY  Celebration at Auxilium – Najafgarh

Nov18

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For the first time in the school of Auxilium, Najafgarh CHILDREN’S DAY was celebrated. The sisters and the staff were delighted to greet them ‘Happy Children’s Day’. With their smile and laughter there was an unknown excitement even though they were experiencing THE DAY for the first time.

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The first event was held in an open air to enjoy the win -win games. The day went on with drawing competitions, games etc. The winners were awarded prizes. Sure they will cherish this day and label the memory of it in their heart and mind in gold.

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Provincial’s Visit to ACS DUMDUM

Nov18

 

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The staff, students of Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum welcomed Provincial, Sr. Rose Ezarath in their midst with great enthusiasm and exultation. The celebration spread over two days as the High School section welcomed Mother on the 8th  November, 2016 while the Primary Section did the same on the 10th November, 2016. On the 8th  November, the High School students gave Mother a ceremonial welcome with the School Band playing a joyous tune and the Class XII students waving their pom-pom high. After a solemn prayer service, Mother addressed the students; she emphasized on the significance of the Jubilee Year of Mercy and applauded the students for the charitable acts that they had done both inside and outside the school. She further added that the Year of Mercy was coming to an end but the ‘Door of Mercy’ of our hearts should remain ever open.

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The School Report was read out by the School Captain which recorded the various events and activities that the School had conducted and participated in. There were a series of cultural programmes that were based on St. Teresa of Calcutta and the Year of Mercy. The efforts of the students were appreciated by Mother, who encouraged the students to let the flag of Auxilium, Dum Dum fly high.

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The students of the Primary Section too welcomed Mother Provincial on the 10th November, 2016 with balloons and flowers. The air was filled with hope and happiness when the cultural programme began with a welcome speech followed by an action song sung by the Nursery students. Mother was delighted to see the little children express their joy at having her in their midst through various dances and skits. She delivered her massage to the children through a short story in which she explained to them that to achieve something in life one should be able to sacrifice the most precious things that one has. Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum was indeed privileged to feel the motherly presence of the Head of the Province not for one but two days and it looks forward to more occasions like this.

Provincial Visit at Anthony’s Convent, Jaigaon

Nov15

 

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St. Anthony’s Convent school , Jaigaon had the visit of Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath from 2nd -6th Nov. She was welcomed in the evening hours by the boarders and sisters with a traditional welcome.

provincials-visit-126On 4th Friday, the welcome ceremony began with the scouts & guides escorting Sr. Provincial accompanied by the superior, Principal and the sisters to the school ground. After lighting the lamp, the school captains Rukshad Khatun & Bibek Thapa delivered a heart warming welcome speech.

The dsc08062program  was consisted of the musical play “Save the girl child”, and “The trial scene from Merchant of Venice” , left Sr. provincial and rest of the audience mesmerized. The program concluded with the prize distribution for the winners of  co-curricular activities held in the first semester. In  her inspiring speech she envisioned school as a place for every student to realize their potential and be dsc07888persons of values. She also appreciated students’ talents & the incredible improvement school is making with  each passing year.

Sr. Provincial, thereafter met the staff members appreciating their contribution and motivating them to excel in their vocation as teachers. In the evening, Sr.Provincial met the coaching class students and the past pupils. She also met the oratorians on Sunday.

On  5th November the community went for an outing to the river Torsa. The four days spent in the company  of Sr. Provincial was a delight and we will  always cherish the days spent in her pleasant company.

Sr.Sadhana M.

Catechetical Day

Nov10

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Auxilium Convent School, New Chumta celebrated the Catechetical Day 04th November 2016. It was consisting of display of creative prepared charts by the students of class I – X. The charts demonstrated values of love, care, concern, help and mercy.

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After the exhibition, there was a short program of dances, skits and action songs.  Principal Sr. Innocencia Jojo in her concluding message said: “Make best use of the opportunities and you will grow in life.”

Penitential  Service  held at Auxilium- Kalyani

Nov8

 

Forgiveness is the best form of LOVE. It takes a strong person to say I’m sorry and even stronger person to FORGIVE.   At 11 a.m. the community of sisters, staff and senior hostel students took part in a Penitential Service. The altar was adorned with decorated lamps and a huge central light representing Christ the Light. After a brief introduction, all approached the altar and lit our lamps simultaneously from the central one imploring God to dispel all darkness of unforgiveness, grudge, indifference, coldness, anger or spite but rather to give each of us a contrite heart and a humble spirit. The Scripture passage of the Unforgiving Servant: Mt. 18: 21-35 was read reflectively and shared. Hymns like “Mercy Lord for we have sinned” and “Make me  a channel of your peace” were intoned at intervals.

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A very touching moment was when all arose and went out to ask pardon and forgiveness from each other through any gesture they felt comfortable with. Here “Grace” worked and God touched us!  Most of us were in tears. No doubt then at the end was a celebration – celebrating God’s Mercy for each one of us and others too. We returned to the Father like the Prodigal’s Son. We left rejoicing with peace in our hearts. We could not possibly have a banquet served as at the palace of the Father’s House but good enough some light snacks and tea to conclude this beautiful moment. Praise the Lord for His mercy endures forever !

CRI -North 24 Parganas Deanery celebrates the sainthood of St. Teresa of Kolkata and concludes the year of Mercy

Nov7

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A felicitation ceremony for the sainthood of St. Teresa of Kolkata  and thanksgiving  for the year of mercy was organised  by the CRI unit of the North 24  Parganas deanery at Auxilium convent Barasat On 29th October 2016.

 The grand celebration was set on track  with the inaugural ceremony  which included the lighting of the lamb  by the chief guest Rev. Fr. Anthony Rodrick the dean of  North 24 parganas, the Guest of honour Br. Varghese MC and the core team of deanery , welcome speech by the president of the deanery  Rev. Fr. Simon Xalxo OFM,  presentation of Bouquet by Sr. Biola RNDM and the  invocation prayer by Sr.  Stella D FMA the secretary of the CRI Deanery.   Rev. Fr. Varghese Tor introduced the  Resource person of the day Rev. Br. Varghese MC  who kept  the audience enthused  and enamoured  for more than one hour with his inspiring  and igniting  talk on St. Teresa of Kolkata. 20161029_124840Some of the key points highlighted were Compassion and Mother Teresa is synonymous, her life could be summarised as prayer, service, silence, single mindedness, Christ orientedness.  She preached without preaching for her actions spoke louder than her words.  She was an excellent teacher as a Loretto nun and she continued to be a teacher later through her actions. She proved by her life that compassion and mercy are more powerful than money and power.  She exhorted often,” our religious life is to belong to Jesus and let Jesus use you without consulting you’.  Obedience to the will of God will take care of you.

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Rev. Fr. Thamasin SJ the Director of Arunoday , the  anchor of the day  and organizer of the cultural programme set the stage on motion with the commencement of the cultural fiesta.  Auxilium boarding students initiatedit with theme song on divine mercy, Blessed are the merciful followed by 12 formation houses Bethany novitiate, RNDM  aspirantate, Anujyoti  AC postulantate , Arunoday SJ pre novitiate, St. John Mary Vianney Diocesan seminary, Providence novitiate  Barrackpore, Apostolic Carmel Novitiate, MC aspirants from Green Park, Prado novices, Novices of sisters of charity of Oasis Capitano, novices of  Daughters of St. Ann and  Aspirants of Auxilium Barasat who set the stage on fire with their creative and captivating staging  on the life of Mother Teresa and  year of mercy themes enthralling the audience. The sisters and fathers of Barasat communities    surprised the audience with a melodious  song on St. Teresa of Kolkata composed by Sr. Baia  AC.20161029_122109

The solemn Eucharistic celebration  commenced with an entrance dance performed by the boarders of Auxilium Barasat.  The choir of Bethany novitiate with their harmonious and  mellifluous voices gave a heavenly ambient for the main celebrant Fr. Anthony Rodricks and other 9 co-celebrants to offer the thanksgiving Eucharist for our new Saint, St. Teresa of Kolkata and conclude befittingly  the year of mercy.  Fr. Anthony in his homily exhorted all to follow the footsteps of our saint who was truly the icon of the year of mercy.  He  also congratulated the CRI core team for organizing and executing the event so beautifully.  After the Eucharistic celebration Sr. Biola RNDM gave  the eulogy of thanks to all those who had been instrumental in making this day a memorable one in the annals of the CRI unit of north 24 Parganas .  The eventful day drew it’s curtain with a fellowship meal in the grounds with lots of chit and chats and sharing.  May the Lord whose everlasting mercy we commemorated continue to assist us in being agents of mercy in the footsteps of St. Teresa of Kolkata.